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WV09 TFK

2009 Vauxhall Combo

Red Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2009 Vauxhall Combo85,056 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV09 TFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCombo
Year2009
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Nov 2024

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn link rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,966 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 90,506 miles

Advise general corrosion.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 85,048 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2021 85,047 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

centre seatbelt mechanism in-op

Pass 8 Jun 2020 72,560 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Feb 2019 66,869 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 5 Feb 2019 66,868 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component insecure and impairing directional stability n/s front hub worn at ball joint fixing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 62,071 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 62,071 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 57,370 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 52,221 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 43,676 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 43,676 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 38,849 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 38,849 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 31,288 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 24,492 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Combo?

Based on 3,223,564 MOT tests across 261,854 vehicles.

67.8%
Pass Rate
7,064
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
261,854
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 161,120
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 88,653
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 85,078
coil spring broken 76,968
Registration plate lamp not working 73,243
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WV09 TFK is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo in Red with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 2009 Vauxhall Combo models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.4% with a typical mileage of 85,056 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Combo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 161,120 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WV09 TFK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Combo typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 17 years old, this Vauxhall Combo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WV09 TFK registered?

WV09 TFK is a 2009 Vauxhall Combo, first registered on 26 March 2009.

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